Sarah, Chicago

#060: Sarah is 32 and a graduate of Ottawa Hills Highschool. She left Grand Rapids and attended Depaul University in Chicago and is currently working on her PhD in sociology at Loyola. Sarah is way into Nick Cave and also likes to listen to Teagan and Sara, as well as Van Morrison. Her Grand Rapids roots run deep - as evidenced by her experiental knowledge of Monroe Mall Punk Rock Hills

Where do you now live?
Chicago area

Why did you leave Grand Rapids?
I didn't see much of a future there for me. I felt stagnant so I decided to go to college out of state and Chicago seemed like a good option.

What would Grand Rapids have to gain in order for you to return?
Culture. Progressive leadership.